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    Johnny B's

    3.6 (653 reviews)
    Closed 9:30 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    JOHNNY B'S ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Dogs allowed

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    Taco salad
    Cerena P.

    Nice little spot! Plenty of TVs and indoor seating, with a sports bar environment. Menu is large with a lot to choose from. The jalapeño mozzarella sticks were fantastic! The jalapeno was the perfect amount a heat and they were so cheesy and delicious! The fries are so good and super crunchy! The taco salad was just okay to me, the ingredients were fresh and tasty but I wasn't a fan of the meat as it tasted like something you'd get at Taco Bell. The chips that came with it were great though! Service was fast and friendly. Parking can be a challenge to find but overall this was a nice pit stop for lunch.

    Cali Cream Nitro
    Kristin M.

    What a great find in Downtown La Mesa! I was at the La Mesa Market on a hot Saturday with the girl gang, and we needed a cool spot to escape the heat. We were so relieved to walk into this place and feel the refreshing blast of air conditioning! Already a win! It was my first visit, and things started off strong. A server promptly greeted us, handed out menus, and got our drinks going. My friends ordered the blue cheese burger with fries and the cheeseburger with fries. I went for the hickory bacon burger with onion rings. Everything was delicious; the burgers were juicy, and the fries and onion rings were perfectly crisp. I wanted to try the La Mesa Tiki Tok, but unfortunately, they were out of White Claw. Bit of a bummer, but I switched to the Cali Cream Nitro Brew, and my friend had the Guinness. Both were ice cold and hit the spot. My only suggestion would be to create a proper beer menu; maybe even one with pictures. We had to ask for a list, and while the staff was super nice and printed a receipt-style list for us, a visual menu would really enhance the experience. All in all, this was a fantastic visit. Great food, chill vibes, and friendly service. We'll definitely be back!

    Great patio
    Mikey H.

    I've been spending a lot of time out in La Mesa and I wanted to try one of the other restaurants, but they were between lunch and dinner and we couldn't get out onto the patio. So I had wanted to try Johnny B's and it was a good choice to go to! One of my friends had been before so I just followed his lead, and we went through the front and into the back patio. This was great cause there was not one around and Cako could just be herself. Sommer came out and greeted us with menus and was very nice to Cako. When she came back to take our order, she brought out a treat for Cako. Now she just watched to see when she was coming back...LOL! I got the Royal which is two smashed burgers and American cheese. I added bacon and a house salad instead of the usual fries. Daveed ordered the cheeseburger with nice crispy fries and added bacon too. My only complaint was that there wasn't enough 1000 Island dressing on mine, but that was minor. Next time I'll ask for extra! The burgers came out at a reasonable time and were really good. I liked that it wasn't a small wimpy salad like some places, and the burger was cooked perfectly medium well. Daveed enjoyed his too and there were plenty of fries to share, so I got some. I'm trying to watch my girlish figure...LOL! It was a very pleasant afternoon to be out on their patio. It was the end of Sommer's shift, but Ashley was great who took over for her. Great place to come to! Cako Approves!

    Kandy F.

    We've been here a few times meeting friends for lunch. We love their burgers and fries. We always ask for extra crispy fries and it's on point. They have lunch specials during the week and it's a bargain in today's market. We sat inside and enjoyed their TV's. It's not terribly loud so you can still chat with your friends. They also have outdoor seating as well. Our waitress was awesome. She took our order promptly and checked in on us. Our drinks were refilled as needed. This place seemed like a lot of loyal repeat customers. We felt welcomed. Overall, a nice place for food and watch a ballgame! Come catch up with friends. Parking is street parking with meters. If you're a local, you might know where and when to come. We had to walk a little due to a lunch crowd!!

    Johnny B's VIPs Fantasy Football League
    Lindsay M.

    We've been loyal customers of Johnny B's for years--it's our go-to spot for dinners with friends and family. This year, we decided to host our Fantasy Football draft there and even named it "Johnny B's VIPs," because it just felt right! As always, everything was amazing. Diana was fantastic to work with--she let me decorate, offered helpful suggestions on the menu and timing, and made the planning process so easy. Our server, Jennifer, went above and beyond. She was patient, attentive, and had such a great attitude--the kind of service every event planner hopes for. Johnny B's never disappoints, and we're already looking forward to coming back for dinner next week!

    Kids burger
    Sarah S.

    Ambiance is dark , brewery type inside , bar type seating outside. We decided on this place when we went to the La Mesa Car show . It started out well , grabbed a menu from inside , our waitress bring us drinks , sun was shining , cars driving by .. then it wasn't great . We had my 8 year old grandson with us and figured food shouldn't be that long ... well it was ridiculously long . Over an hour to get a kids burger and one burger and fries . We were about to leave , I told the waitress I wanted the check and bam .. all of a sudden our food was ready . Food was okay .. not worth the wait , sun was down , wee were cold and not many cars left at this point to watch . We definitely will not eat here again ... I could have drive thru a fast food , received a similar burger , paid less and drive back before the food would've been ready ...

    BLT
    Sabrina J.

    The ambiance is sports bar burger place. It was a little loud but they had my game on so I enjoyed it. The food was fresh and made to order. The drinks were good, the lemon drop was one of the best one I ever had. The service was great. Old school service with a smile. I loved the whole environment from the TVs to the tables this place is fun and family friendly.

    Pepper-Jack cheeseburger(mayo added) fries, sprite, and water. With ranch on the side.
    Club S.

    Went in for lunch and got the burger combo. Pepper-jack, fries, and a sprite for $15. It was bomb. Wish I had more burgers to devour from this place. Have been before years ago but will always go back. Yum.

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    This place is a shell of what it used to be. Set your expectations for SLOW service and mediocre food at high prices.

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    Great place! Food is amazing. Service is outstanding. Ambience is everything you look for when going to a restaurant for fun.

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    Love Jonny b's. Food is great! And love the new bar.i also love all the tv.s and the staff is alway so friendly.

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    Place was good. Got a burger and BLT. Would come back again. Nice chill spot for family. Service was good too.

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